soundproofing:
Sound Absorbing Mineral Wool
overview
Acoustic Mineral Wool is designed to give maximum sound absorption when loosely installed into the cavities of floors, walls and ceilings. It will effectively absorb airborne sound and when used in conjunction with other acoustic materials will help bring separating floors and walls into compliance with Part E of the Building Regulations. PLEASE NOTE
This is not a loft insulation type wool but an acoustic mineral wool that is produced to a specific density to give maximum sound absorption.
testimonial
"Was an excellent product in that it reduced the overall ceiling drop we had to make, and was actually more effective than traditional materials. Fully recommended for all your noisy neighbour needs!" James Clark
description.
The density of Acoustic
Mineral Wool is more than twice that of normal loft insulation and so
is very efficient at absorbing noise. Acoustic Mineral Wool (AMW) is
used extensively in buildings and throughout industry to give acoustic,
thermal and fire insulation. It is particularly useful as a sound
absorbing infill for the reduction of airborne sound between flooring
joists, suspended ceilings, stud partitioning and in combination with
our Resilient Bars
for soundproofing ceilings & walls and also helps achieve Part
E for separating floors.
AMW consists mainly of silicon oxide together with a number of
metallic oxides. It is non-flammable, chemically inert and is not
adversely affected by any substance it may come into contact with. The
panels are Zero ODP and Zero GWP in the terms of the code for
sustainable homes. Each slab is made from 22 % recycled raw materials.
Random arrangement of fibres ensures no water penetration in
any direction. It is rot-proof, non-hygroscopic, does not sustain
vermin and will not encourage the growth of fungi, moulds or bacteria.
It will not react with wired plastic or metal wall ties, brickwork or
masonry.
Use in Floors
We advise lifting the floorboards and cutting the AMW slightly
narrower than the joists. Then slot the wool into the cavity space.
Ensuring no gaps between slabs. Lay the floorboards back down and then
ideally lay at least two layers of our soundproofing mat down
on top of the floorboards before your final floor finish.
Use in Walls & Ceilings
Fit the wool between the studs, the thicker the better. Then
ideally use our Resilient Bars across the studwork before plaster
boarding. Click here for more info on the Resilient
Bar system.
Acoustic Mineral Wool seen above and within the wall construction
To view the technical data on this product please click on our Tech
Spec above.
Because this product can cause irritation to the skin, protective gloves should be worn when handling the product and suitable protective wear including goggles should be worn when working above your head.
We also supply ACOUSTIC
QUILT which, although more expensive, performs 4 times
better than our 100 mm thick mineral wool and is only 52 mm thick. This
is an ideal option if you have a limited cavity depth.
